I'm looking for an app that will allow me to access and save files on my server (WHS 2011) from my phone and tablet, and also upload pictures taken from my phone to my server (like the dropbox service). Is there an app that will allow me to do this?
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jda2631 said:
I'm looking for an app that will allow me to access and save files on my server (WHS 2011) from my phone and tablet, and also upload pictures taken from my phone to my server (like the dropbox service). Is there an app that will allow me to do this?
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Yes, there is. You can just use ES File Manager and connect to the share across the network.
If you want it to work anywhere you are, then you'll have to configure your router and firewall to allow this.
jda2631 said:
I'm looking for an app that will allow me to access and save files on my server (WHS 2011) from my phone and tablet, and also upload pictures taken from my phone to my server (like the dropbox service). Is there an app that will allow me to do this?
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Not sure if your WHS has FTP or not, but if it doesn't you can install a simple FTP server like FileZilla. Then you could use one the many ftp sync apps to sync the photos folder of your phone with the server.
Just an idea.....
bvic01 said:
Not sure if your WHS has FTP or not, but if it doesn't you can install a simple FTP server like FileZilla. Then you could use one the many ftp sync apps to sync the photos folder of your phone with the server.
Just an idea.....
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Thank you! This looks like exactly what I was looking for. I have never set up an ftp server, is filezilla a good one to use? Also do you have a recommendation for one of the apps to use?
jda2631 said:
I'm looking for an app that will allow me to access and save files on my server (WHS 2011) from my phone and tablet, and also upload pictures taken from my phone to my server (like the dropbox service). Is there an app that will allow me to do this?
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OpenVPN + ES File Explorer.
Or any combination of VPN + SMB aware file manager.
Or as others have mentioned, you can simply do FTP. Remember though, FTP is not encrypted, and is a heavily targeted default port for script kiddies and professional hackers alike. At a bare minimum run on a high number non standard port, and preferably also don't allow access from the entire internet address space... That's still just security through obscurity, aka, not real security, but it'll help a tiny bit. Seriously though, if you've never run an FTP server before, I'd at least use a VPN, then go in over FTP, rather than just opening up to the entire internet.
Personally... I just use S3, and use that to store my files in the "cloud". It's cheap, just as fast to upload to, and you get the benefit of extremely reliable storage. Aka, if your server crashes, house burns down, etc etc. You can also use reduced redundancy storage on S3 if you wanna save a few bucks.
I then regularly sync certain S3 buckets to my local server from S3 for fast network access. Really up to you though... Lot of different ways to achieve similar outcomes. The biggest benefit to me though is I rely on S3 as a backup, and hence don't have to worry about backing up locally/off-site a 2nd time.
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jda2631 said:
Thank you! This looks like exactly what I was looking for. I have never set up an ftp server, is filezilla a good one to use? Also do you have a recommendation for one of the apps to use?
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Filezilla is very easy and intuitive to set up. They also have very good instructions for beginners
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Filezilla is very easy and intuitive to set up. They also have very good instructions for beginners
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Agreed. Also, for the app side of things, Foldersync is great. Ive used it in the past. You can read about it here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full&hl=en
As for the whole FTP being insecure thing, yes and no..... By changing the default por from 21 you should alleviate most of your problems. Even then I doubt youd really have any issues. Ive been running a web server with ftp enabled ON THE DEFAULT port for over a year and have had no issues. Im pretty sure youd be fine.
I use app called Sweet Home! You dont need to install anything on your WHS just set up configuration on your app with your WHS logon credentials.
Once complete, it syncs all of my photos and upload them to my designated directories on WHS when your phone is plugged to charge.
I also made a setting so that any photos older than 3 months are to be deleted on my phones but to be remained on my WHS (I knly have 16GB and always full of photos). thats the beauty of having WHS, it acts as your own cloud storage.
I have a WHS 03. This app also works on NAS if you have it.
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Shammyh said:
OpenVPN + ES File Explorer.
Or any combination of VPN + SMB aware file manager.
Or as others have mentioned, you can simply do FTP. Remember though, FTP is not encrypted, and is a heavily targeted default port for script kiddies and professional hackers alike. At a bare minimum run on a high number non standard port, and preferably also don't allow access from the entire internet address space... That's still just security through obscurity, aka, not real security, but it'll help a tiny bit. Seriously though, if you've never run an FTP server before, I'd at least use a VPN, then go in over FTP, rather than just opening up to the entire internet.
Personally... I just use S3, and use that to store my files in the "cloud". It's cheap, just as fast to upload to, and you get the benefit of extremely reliable storage. Aka, if your server crashes, house burns down, etc etc. You can also use reduced redundancy storage on S3 if you wanna save a few bucks.
I then regularly sync certain S3 buckets to my local server from S3 for fast network access. Really up to you though... Lot of different ways to achieve similar outcomes. The biggest benefit to me though is I rely on S3 as a backup, and hence don't have to worry about backing up locally/off-site a 2nd time.
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You don't need OpenVPN. Windows7 and Server 2008+ both have pptp vpn servers built-in.
That's true, they totally do. But Windows VPN solutions are incredibly unwieldy.
And I wouldn't wish the pain of configuring it properly on my worst enemy.
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Check out AeroFS basically what you asked for in your original post. Provides the app to set up hosting on your home network and an android app for your phone. Interface and use is incredibly similar to Dropbox. Plus for individual user it's free.
www.aerofs.com
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Is there any way to alter some file of the system, so it is possible to use Googles DNS servers, rather than the ones provided from the carrier via the APN? It is SO annoying to not be able to get access to DNS blocked sites while I'm not home and connected to my WiFi - my router is setup to use Google DNS.
I know there are apps for it when rooted but I'm looking for a more clean method.
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I've read random articles that state some apps or vpns can assist getting free wifi connections or Internet in general. Anyone familiar with any of this?
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I've read random articles that state some apps or vpns can assist getting free wifi connections or Internet in general. Anyone familiar with any of this?
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Short answer: NO
They are probably scams. VPN-apps don't give you free wifi they connect to VPN-servers through your internet connection and that VPN-server connects to the server of a website you are browsing (e.g. google.com) or service you use (e.g. Viber) this way the site you are browsing or the service you use won't know your IP-address instead they will get the vpn-server's IP-address (great if you get banned from a game for example or a service is not available in your country), but they can't give you free wifi or internet. There is an app called Opera Max though which will compress the data you use through a vpn server and will (probably) reduce your data/wifi usage (with showing the same amount of content). Works best with video/picture downloading/viewing. I've had a great experience with it. It may be a little bit slower than usual but it might use half the amount of data/wifi.
I am looking for the best free VPN / IP hider and wondering what you guys suggest???
Thanks
I don't know about free, but PrivateInternetAccess is what I use. it's $40/yr but you get apps for all your devices. They provide a SOCKS5 proxy too, which I setup in my torrent client to hide my torrent IP address, but still have full speed regular access for the rest of my internet usage. I've tried the PIA android app and it works as expected.
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I don't know about free, but PrivateInternetAccess is what I use. it's $40/yr but you get apps for all your devices. They provide a SOCKS5 proxy too, which I setup in my torrent client to hide my torrent IP address, but still have full speed regular access for the rest of my internet usage. I've tried the PIA android app and it works as expected.
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thanks will look into that
I've recently started using Opera VPN. It is a free app on Google Play Store. No charges and it works great for what I need on my phone. Don't want the corporate IT to see what I'm looking at on my phone at work while using wifi.
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For torrents I use btguard 6 a month
I also use Private Internet Access and can confirm that it is great service. I run it on my windows 10 laptop and note 7 using the provided apps which have easy access settings for encryption standards. The reason why I chose PIA is they are based in USA, which paradoxically has no law requiring them to hold records of access, so even if they were subpoenaed they would have nothing regarding your browsing. Not that I'm hiding anything shady but it's nice to have some level of privacy online. I don't use it for torrenting but as mentioned they have socks.
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I am looking for the best free VPN / IP hider and wondering what you guys suggest???
Thanks
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IPVanish
IPVanish
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N7 2013 Android version 5.0.2 I can connect with their, any shops, wifi network but can't get to a log-in screen to accept their terms and "go" online. Using Firefox & Yahoo mail. Starbucks, McDonald, ect.
Is there an app or something that would "ask" for that page? There must be something simple I am missing....
Open to all suggestions!
Thanks for your help! Glenn
I have this issue on all my devices. I have installed a copy of opera and usually have to either close all the tabs in chrome, then reopen chrome and try to go to some general site. If that does not work i open opera and see if that browser catches the login.
Gotten much worst since 1.1.1.1 became a dns address as many portals use the same address...
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psiphi said:
I have this issue on all my devices. I have installed a copy of opera and usually have to either close all the tabs in chrome, then reopen chrome and try to go to some general site. If that does not work i open opera and see if that browser catches the login.
Gotten much worst since 1.1.1.1 became a dns address as many portals use the same address...
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Thank you for your response. This is a real pain in the... I can't believe this isn't an issue for ANYone using a Nexus7. And more disturbing is that there isn't a fix or app us. I mean isn't having a tablet for the portability and ease of remote access???
I love my N7 and it does everything I need Except logging into the net at coffee shops. Help!!!